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Encyclopedia of rural America : the land and people

History, sociology, anthropology, and public policy are combined to deliver the encyclopedia destined to become the standard reference work in American rural studies. From irrigation and marriage to games and mental health, this encyclopedia is the first to explore the contemporary landscape of rural America, placed in historical perspective. With over 300 articles prepared by leading experts from across the nation, this timely encyclopedia documents and explains the major themes, concepts, industries, concerns, and everyday life of the people and land who make up rural America. Entries range from the industrial sector and government policy to arts and humanities and social and family concerns. Articles explore every aspect of life in rural America. Encyclopedia of Rural America, with its broad range of coverage, will appeal to high school and college students as well as graduate students, faculty, scholars, and people whose work pertains to rural areas. - Publisher.Read more...

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History, sociology, anthropology and public policy combine to deliver the encyclopaedia that has become the standard reference work in American rural studies. From irrigation and marriage to games and mental health, this encyclopaedia is the most comprehensive resource exploring both the history of rural America, its current issues and perspectives, and visions for its future.Read more...